Lee Chang-dong's "Burning," starring Steven Yeun and Yoo Ah-in

This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss the Korean film Burning, directed by Lee Chang-dong and starring Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, and Jeon Jong-seo. Despite this film's near-universal acclaim, they... didn't like it very much! Topics include the film's uncomfortable depiction of its central female character, its take on class in South Korea, excellent performances from the three lead actors, and more.

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Links

“Barn Burning,” Haruki Murakami

“HKIFF Interview: South Korea’s Lee Chang-dong on the Many Mysteries of ‘Burning’,” Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter

“Lee Chang-dong: ‘Today we are living in Murakami’s world’,” Matt Thrift, Little White Lies

“Steven Yeun Won't Say Whether Or Not His 'Burning' Character Is A Psychopath,” Terry Gross, Fresh Air

“A Feminist Critique of Murakami Novels, With Murakami Himself,” Literary Hub